Mens Seniors Coaching Staff

Kriss Guidotti – Head Coach

Kriss Guidotti, (Head Coach) Has over 20 years experience as a player and coach with Gridiron Victoria and Gridiron Australia and was voted last year to be the “Gridiron Victoria 2012 Coach of the Year”.

Brendon Bowe – Assistant Coach (Offense)

Brendon is a former State coaching director and has been involved in football coaching for many years. His knowledge of the game is extensive, moving his way through the ranks in State and National representative football as a player as well as a Coach. Brendon’s expertise and experience has been invaluable with him passing on his knowledge to the next generation of Crusaders . Brendon’s player / Coach / Administrator Careers is listed below.

YEAR

PLAYER

COACH

ADMINISTRATOR

1994

First year player for Croydon Rangers. Won Club Offensive MVP, Club Rookie of the Year & Club Captains Award.

1995

Player for Croydon Rangers, GAV Champions. Won Club Offensive MVP. Player for Victoria in a “Friendly” at ACT (won) and Vs SA (lost). Player in “Down Under Bowl” games at Croydon and Prahran (lost both).

Assistant Coach of Croydon Rangers Junior Team – Runners Up.

1996

Player for Croydon Rangers, GV Runners Up. Won Club MVP. Player for Victoria in 1st Nationals held in ACT – 3rd place.

Assistant Coach of Croydon Rangers Junior Team – Runners Up.

1997

Player for Croydon Rangers, VicBowl Champions. Won Club Offensive MVP, tied for GV Offensive MVP.

Running Backs Coach of Australian Outback Team that toured the U.K. but ultimately my role was an Offensive Assitant, breaking down film & scouting our opponent’s defensive looks & coverages on game day. Offensive Line Coach Croydon Rangers Senior Team, Runners Up in the VicBowl.

President/Treasurer Croydon Rangers Vice President of Gridiron Victoria Victorian State Director of Coaching

Brent Weeks – Assistant Coach (Offense)

Brent Weeks, (Offense Coach) has 10 years experience as a player and coach with Gridiron Victoria and Gridiron Australia. Brent is still playing, and is a vital cog in the Western Crusaders Offensive machine.

John McGiness – Assistant Coach (Defense)

John MacGiness, (Defense Coordinator) has 10 years experience as a player in Gridiron Victoria and is in the second year of his role as Defensive Coordinator. John is also the Head Coach of the Western Crusaders junior (14-18) team.

Geoff Woolard, who has over 25 years experience as both a player and a Coach in Gridiron Victoria and was last year granted life membership to Gridiron Victoria.

Brian Calloway, who hails from the United States, has played NCAA level football and specialises in coaching Defensive Line.

Paul Garnham, returns to the “CRU” after a couple of years of working overseas. Paul has served Gridiron Victoria and Gridiron Australia as a Referree official and as an assistant coach for a number of years. Paul will take over coaching the Special teams units.

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2014 Senior Men’s Preseason

2014 Senior Men's Preseason StartJanuary 29th, 2014

The Western Crusaders, kick of their 2014 senior Men's competition. Training is at our home ground, Henry Turner Reserve South, Corner of Maribyrnong Blv & Farnsworth Ave, Footscray (Behind Victoria University on Ballarat Road, Footscray).
Any new players are most welcome.
Go Cru! We Are One!